Michigan gas prices fall 8 cents from last week

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have fallen roughly 8 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.97 per gallon.

The auto club said Monday the average is about 9 cents per gallon more than last year at this time.

Of the Michigan cities it surveys, AAA Michigan said the cheapest price for self-serve unleaded fuel is in the Saginaw and Bay City areas, where it's about $3.82 a gallon. The highest average is in the Marquette area at about $4.09.

Dearborn-based AAA Michigan surveys 2,800 Michigan gas stations daily.